My Smokies Travel Planner

Looking to escape the ordinary this New Year’s Eve? It’s Official! The Island in Pigeon Forge is hosting a New Year’s Eve Party Dec 31st from 8pm to midnight featuring a ball drop, live music, fireworks, wheel rides, fountainRead more

What Pigeon Forge Restaurants are Open on Thanksgiving and Christmas? If you are going to be in town for the Holidays then here is your guide to Pigeon Forge area restaurants that will be open during Thanksgiving and Christmas.Read more

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced an agreement to reopen the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) with all normal operations from Wednesday, October 16 through Sunday, October 20. “The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is America’sRead more

Due to the government shut down all National Park trails have been closed, including Appalachian Trail shelters. If you love nature then you know what a tragedy this is, even if temporary. However there are still many trails aroundRead more

The groundbreaking for the LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge became a dual-purpose event when the city announced the first booking for the 232,000-square-foot multi-purpose facility. The International Gift Exposition in the Smokies/Souvenir Super Show (IGES/SSS) is claiming 15 daysRead more

For those who plan to visit the area during the government shutdown, here are the physical locations of GSMA’s three open store locations for your GPS: Gatlinburg Welcome Center 520 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN Townsend Welcome Center 7906 E LamarRead more

Just in time for the changing of the leaves this year, Dolly continues her Fall harvest-time fun with the National Southern Gospel & Harvest Celebration, Oct. 2 through Nov. 2, 2013. Some of the headline acts include the Triumphant Quartet, TheRead more

Fall is one of the best seasons to go auto-touring in the Smokies. There are over 384 miles of road winding through the forests and foothills, and around the peaks of the Great Smokies. In a couple ofRead more

For a limited time Wendy’s is offering $5 off Dollywood Tickets with the purchase of a large drink. This deal won’t last long. If you are driving in for Memorial Day weekend and haven’t got your tickets this couldRead more

Get an amazing deal with this Ripley’s Discount PLUS help those in need! This deal is good on May 19-23. Get into any Ripley’s attraction for only $4 if you live or work in Sevier, Cocke, or Jefferson County.Read more

Sevierville’s ninth annual Bloomin’ Barbeque & Bluegrass will take place May 17- 18,2013. This family-friendly event will once again bring barbeque cook teams from all over the United States to Sevierville to compete for $17,500 in cash and prizesRead more

Gatlinburg is pleased to announce that the National Park Service has opened a portion of Highway 441 into Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Visitors can now reach popular hiking trails along Highway 441 from the Gatlinburg entrance to NewfoundRead more

Sevierville’s third annual Rose Glen Literary Festival will offer a venue for some of East Tennessee’s best local writers to sell and sign books while also featuring some new and innovative programming for attendees, including programs on local cultureRead more

The Great Smoky Mountain Lumberjack Feud announced today tickets are on sale for the 2013 STIHL® TIMBERSPORTS® Series U.S. Championships presented by Ram Trucks. The nation’s premier lumberjack competition will return to the Lumberjack Feud in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.Read more